This book is an extensive study of the history and cultural significance of the Bath region of England, famous for its hot springs and ancient Roman baths. With detailed descriptions of the medical and healing properties of the waters, as well as information about the area's many notable historical figures and events, Robert Pierce offers a comprehensive and engaging account of this important part of English heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.